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The Ruins by Scott Smith
Title: The Ruins Author: Scott Smith Year: 2006 Publishing Details: First Vintage Books, Random House Inc., New York, Mass Market Edition, August 2007 Genre: Horror Topical Category: Man-eating Plants Synopsis and Background: It’s August and a small group of young people go on vacation. They wear skimpy swimwear, drink booze, make out, and generally eat…
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Natural Selection by Dave Freedman
Title: Natural Selection Author: Dave Freedman Year: 2006 Publishing Details: Hyperion Books, First U.S. Mass Market Edition Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Topical Category: Eco-horror, Sea Monster, Animals Attack! Synopsis and Background: While Jaws (1974) spawned many imitators in the 70s and 80s, it’s position as a monster thriller was usurped in 1990 by the publication…
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The Accursed by Paul Boorstin
Title: The Accursed Author: Paul Boorstin Year: 1977 Publishing Details: Signet Classics, First Signet Printing, November 1977 Genre: Science Fiction, Horror Topical Category: Animals Attack! Synopsis and Background: Full-disclosure, I decided to read this book based solely on the cover which gave me both infant Hercules and creepy baby Voldemort vibes. From the title I…
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